April 23rd, 2026

Seattle’s New Plan Could Make Traffic Worse

Seattle is planning a major change to one of its busiest corridors—and it could impact tens of thousands of drivers. A new proposal backed by Mayor Katie Wilson would convert a lane on Denny Way into a bus priority lane, aiming to improve service on Route 8—one of the city’s most delayed routes.

In this commentary, Charlie Harger breaks down what’s changing, who it affects, and the broader debate over transportation priorities in Seattle.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News